Borodin String Qtt 2

Ptss - received the disc several days ago, but hadn't the chance to really sit down and enjoy the recording over a cup of coffee (work schedule).

I did take it for a casual spin, and can comment briefly on the recording quality - it is surprisingly good. The width of the soundstage and the care taken in positioning and distancing the mics really adds depth to the overall presentation.

More listening this weekend, where I can better settle in on the music - I'll have more comments then.

(System context: Dunlavy SC-III.A's, Oppo BDP-95 (stock), Rogue amplification, NAD M15HD (direct analog inputs), listening room 20x16', minimally treated (for now)).

Great to hear from you Christian. I'm very glad you find the recording quality "surprisingly" good, as that's what I feel. (Somehow didn't expect much out of Russia even though my expectation was not based on any experience. Wonder why?). I'm hoping the piece and playing will please as well. Your famous Dunlavys are probably a big reason you can appreciate and comment on mic placement and depth. I have excellent experienced with NAD and your piece looks like a superior effort. I'm happy to hear the Oppo is providing good sound as I'm seriously thinking about the 105D to complement my Lexicon RT20 (but hoping for an improvement to CD sound with it as well since my RT20 was built in 2005 and haven't had any response to my questions about that.) Happy listening.

Wow, just came across this. . I will follow up on this conversation now. . Heart surgery changed life for a while just after this conversation. Back to musical treasures :)